Caerphilly County Borough Council has said planned changes to roads near Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr are due to driver feedback.There will be lining and signing alterations to Cwm Ddu and Royal Oak roundabouts…
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Bargoed rapist refused permission to appeal sentence
A serial rapist from Bargoed has had his application to appeal his 18-year sentence turned down by judges.
Maesycwmmer girl hasn’t had a day off school in eight years
Young Georgia Marshall is in a class of her own – she’s not had a single day off school for EIGHT years!And turning up to register at Maesycwmmer Primary School for more…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 7
Penyrheol by-election Through the Observer, I’d like to thank the voters of Penyrheol ward for their support for the Plaid Cymru candidates in last week’s county borough and community council elections.Steve Skivens…
Rhymney riding centre holds its first awards night
Haylemma Centre, a licensed riding school in Rhymney, held its first Annual Awards Night last month at Rhymney Rugby Club.The awards were presented by Councillor Carl Cuss to riders in recognition of…
Caerphilly Miners’ Centre project elects new chair
A charity which aims to transform the former Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital into a community centre has elected a new chairman.Caerphilly MP Wayne David is the new chairman and director of the board…
Countdown begins for Megaday 2013
Organisers of this year’s Megaday music festival are hoping to hit a £250,000 milestone in their fundraising efforts.
‘Bedroom Tax’ motion for Caerphilly Council “watered down” claim Plaid Cymru
A council motion opposing the ‘Bedroom Tax’ has been “watered down”, according to the Plaid Cymru councillors who proposed it.From April 1 this year, changes to housing benefit by the UK Government…
Global ICT firm brings new service centre to Nantgarw
A technology company has created 20 new jobs and an apprentice scheme with the help of a £438,000 Welsh Government grant.Logicalis has moved its UK Managed Services Centre from Malaysia to Nantgarw.The…
Asbestos worker died on last day at Cwmcarn High School
A worker who was killed while removing asbestos from Cwmcarn High School was due to start a new job the following day, his family has said.